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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Below is a "re-run" of a past blog post that's worth repeating on this #WardrobeWednesday!

paNASH Style clients Lexi James and Randy S.

Originally posted August 28, 2013:

This past week there have been a few interesting articles floating
around on the Internet about how much one's image affects his or her
success (and no, I'm not referring to all the articles about Miley
Cyrus' VMA performance...that's a whole other blog!). Of the two
articles I want to focus on today, one is geared to musicians, and the
other to job seekers, two populations we work with the most here at
paNASH Style.

"...the
findings demonstrate that people actually depend primarily on visual
information when making judgments about music performance."

"The
dominance of visual information emerges to the degree that it is
overweighted relative to auditory information, even when sound is
consciously valued as the core domain content."

This
should come as no surprise to those who are familiar with the statistic
that 55% of communication is visual. Musicians have to think about the
image and visual communication of their brand, including how they dress,
what their promo photos look like, what their album artwork looks like,
and even what their fonts look like (there was another article out this
week about the importance of an act having just the right font/typography). Solo artists and bands cannot afford to procrastinate on developing or improving their image!

For the Job Seekers

StyleBlueprint published an article just this morning that gave 10 great tips on how to land a job
after being out of the workforce for an extended period of time
(written by Emma Sudduth of the Atlanta-based staffing firm Collective
Experts). These tips include everything from making over your resume to
making over your interview wardrobe, two services we provide our clients
here at paNASH Style! Here are a couple of quotes from the article:

"An outdated resume format can be a red flag to potential employers!...Seek professional help in this category if you need it."

"An
upcoming interview is a the perfect time for a little retail
therapy...Whether it’s a new dress or a new pair of shoes, selecting
something current and modern that makes you feel great is the key.
You’ll go into your interview with extra confidence knowing you look
sharp."

Sudduth also explained that, due to a more
business casual environment these days, you may not need to wear a suit,
depending on the company and the industry. As we advise here at paNASH
Style, always do your research on the company and its culture before
determining what to wear to a job interview. If it is one where more
creativity or casual attire is both acceptable and encouraged, that can
sometimes make it more difficult to know exactly what to wear. paNASH
Style has provided for both men and women numerous examples of job
interview attire that serve as alternatives to a traditional suit on our
most popular Pinterest board, "Alternative Job Interview Attire."
These examples help make interview attire selections a little easier
when there is more room for your personality to show through.

Whether
you are a musician or a job seeker, your image is what can make you
stand out, either in a good way or a bad way. Let paNASH Style help you
stand out in a good way!